“…We West Papuans therefore call 15th August the Day of BROKEN PROMISE because the promise of an independence referendum was BROKEN by the Indonesian government under the nose of the USA, the Netherlands and the UN.”

“We have been under Indonesian occupation ever since and are enduring a brutal genocide with over half a million West Papuans already having been killed. We are killed like animals and treated like slaves just because of the colour of our skin.”

“We are holding a rally outside the Indonesian Embassy in London on 15th August to remember and reject the effects of this New York Agreement, the Day of Broken Promise.”

“The rally will be held at 11am outside the Embassy at 38 Grosvenor Square in London and I hope that people all over London and the UK will stand with me and my people in solidarity against the colonialism, genocide and modern day slavery in West Papua.”

“We will call for the freedom of West Papua and for West Papuans to finally to have our long promised referendum on independence.”

“I look forward to seeing you on 15th August.”

“Freedom for West Papua!”

“My warm regards to you all”

Benny Wenda
West Papua independence leader
Spokesperson, United Liberation Movement for West Papua.